They are the main sources of salt water and the main components of the hydrosphere.

There are 5 oceans in total: Arctic, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian and Southern.

2. The world's oceans contain about 99% of all living organisms that science has yet to discover and study.

3.The surface of Mars has been explored much better than the bottom of the world's oceans.

4. Over the last century, the water level of the oceans has risen by 25 centimeters. Scientists around the world expect this process to accelerate even if the temperature on the planet stops rising and the climate stabilizes a little. It turns out that the oceans are slow to respond to climate change.

5. In the oceans at great depths, underwater waves hundreds of meters high sometimes appear, but they are not noticeable on the surface.

6. The Arctic Ocean is considered the most unexplored of all oceans. It has many glaciers and icebergs.

7. This ocean has the least salty water compared to other oceans. The salinity of this ocean varies throughout the year.

8. The average depth of the Arctic Ocean is 3400 meters. The deepest part of this ocean is the depression in the Greenland Sea. Its depth is 5527 meters. In 2007, the bottom of the Arctic Ocean was reached for the first time.

9. This ocean has a large amount of minerals. A quarter of all the oil on the planet is stored in the depths of the Arctic Ocean.

10.If all the glaciers of the Arctic Ocean melt, the level of the world's oceans will rise by 10 meters.

11. The Pacific Ocean is the largest in the world, covering one third of the Earth's surface. There are approximately 25,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean (more than total in the combined oceans of the rest of the world), almost all of which are located south of the equator. The Pacific Ocean has an area of ​​about 180 million square meters. km.

12. Spanish sailor Vasco Nunez de Balboa is a discoverer Pacific Ocean, and this discovery occurred in 1513.

13.The average depth of this ocean reaches 4000 meters. The speed of the Pacific tsunami exceeds 750 kilometers per hour.

14.The Pacific Ocean provides the world with half of all seafood consumed.

15. The deepest place not only in this ocean, but also in the world is the Mariana Trench. Its depth is about 11 kilometers. The bottom of the Mariana Trench is covered with viscous mucus, not sand.

16. Atlantic Ocean ranks second in area after the Pacific Ocean. The Atlantic Ocean also ranks second in depth.

17.The Atlantic Ocean has the saltiest water of all the oceans.

18.The largest island in the world, Greenland, is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The most distant island in the world, Bouvet, is also located in the Atlantic Ocean.

19.The area of ​​a given ocean passes through everything climatic zones peace. Most of the waters flow into the Atlantic Ocean a large number of rec.

20.There are many oil production platforms on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

21. By area occupied Indian Ocean ranks third, after the Pacific and Atlantic. The average depth of the Indian Ocean is 3890 meters.

22. Swimming in the Indian Ocean was carried out back in the fifth millennium BC.

23.The subsoil of this ocean has huge reserves of oil and natural gas. Pearls and mother-of-pearl are mined in the Indian Ocean.

24.The Indian Ocean has such a phenomenal phenomenon as “luminous circles”, the appearance of which even scientists cannot explain.

25.It is the Indian Ocean that connects all the most significant ports on the planet.

26. The largest seals live off the coast of the Arctic Ocean.

27. At the bottom of the seas and oceans there are hot geysers that heat the water up to 400°C. The water there does not boil only because of the enormous pressure.

28. The Atlantic Ocean used to be called the “Western Ocean.”

29. The oldest fish that lived during the era of dinosaurs was found in the Indian Ocean in 1939.

30. The average depth of the oceans is about 4 kilometers, and the average height of land is 840 meters.

31. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur more often in the Pacific Ocean than in any other place on the planet.

32. The Strait of Magellan, the Drake Passage and the Panama Canal connect the Pacific and Atlantic.

33. A liter of ocean water contains about 35 grams of various substances, mainly table salt, magnesium sulfate and magnesium chloride, and calcium sulfate.

34. Recently, a current was discovered in the Atlantic Ocean at a depth of 1.3 kilometers, which is located under the world famous Gulf Stream. It moves in the opposite direction and slower than its “neighbor”.

35. Ocean waves are capable of moving stones weighing several hundred tons.

Bering Strait

36. The Pacific and Arctic oceans are connected through the Bering Strait.

37. The bottom of the oceans stores an incalculable amount of treasures in the form of salts that precipitate from the water. These growths, which cover 100 million square kilometers of the ocean floor, contain more than 15% iron, about 50% magnesium, copper, cobalt, and nickel.

38. In ancient times, the Indian Ocean was called the “Eastern Ocean”.

39. There is as much ice in Antarctica as there is water in the Atlantic Ocean.

40. According to scientists, there are approximately 20 million tons of dissolved gold in sea water.

Great Barrier Reef

41. The Great Barrier Reef is the most large cluster corals, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. The Great Barrier Reef, which stretches almost 2,500 km and covers a larger area than the country of Great Britain, is the most populated area in the world. It is home to 2,000 species of fish, about 4,000 species of shellfish and countless invertebrates.

42. The waters of the Indian Ocean are home to a huge number of creatures that are deadly to humans.

43. Ocean water contains about thirty billion tons of silver, which is 45 thousand times more than what people around the world have mined since 1492.

44. How much salt is contained in the water of the world's oceans? If all of it could be extracted, then this salt would cover the entire land with a multi-meter layer.

45. The Pacific Ocean is home to the most poisonous jellyfish in the world.

46. ​​The amount of fish caught from the Atlantic Ocean is no less than that of the Pacific, despite the different sizes.

47. The Pacific Ocean is considered the oldest in the world. In ancient times, the Pacific Ocean was called the "Great" Ocean.

48. The Indian Ocean is considered the youngest and warmest in the world.

49. The first European to see the Pacific Ocean was the Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa. However, he did not at all suspect that an ocean appeared before him, so he called it the Southern Sea. The name we are familiar with was given to it by Magellan, who sailed to the Pacific Ocean during his journey and, to his surprise, did not encounter a single storm. Although in fact, the Pacific Ocean is often the source of storms and tsunamis that destroy cities and kill many people.

50. One of the main causes of ocean water pollution is air pollution. About 33% of all harmful toxic substances in water come from the air, and 44% come from rivers and seas.

A selection of interesting facts about the World Ocean and its inhabitants.

Everyone knows that there are only five oceans on Earth: the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Arctic and Antarctic (South). The latter was officially recognized only in 2000.

Over the past 100 years, the water level in the World Ocean has risen by 25 centimeters.

The volume of the World Ocean is 1.37 billion km3, which is about 37x1024 (37 septillion) drops.

The depths of the World Ocean have been studied only 2-5%; we even know more about the surface of Mars.

At the bottom of the ocean, not only underwater rivers and underwater hundred-meter waves are formed, but also underwater waterfalls. The reason for the formation of underwater waterfalls is differences in temperature, salinity of different parts of the water and the complexity of the bottom topography.

Sometimes “milky seas” are formed in the waters of the World Ocean - huge areas of luminous water. Oceanologists still do not know the reasons for the appearance of this phenomenon. Presumably, “milk seas” appear due to the luminescent bacterium Vibrio harveyi.

Milky Sea

According to experts, science knows only 194,400 of the 2.2 million species of marine life.

The largest single-celled organisms- xenophyophores, the size of some of them reaches 20 centimeters in diameter.

The largest inhabitant of the oceans and seas - blue whale. Its dimensions reach 33 meters. As you know, these are mammals. The largest fish is the whale shark; it grows up to 12.6 meters in length.

The largest inhabitants of the world's oceans

The smallest fish in the World Ocean is a fish of the Schindleria brevipinguis family. An adult reaches only 8.4 millimeters in length.

It's hard to believe, but at a depth of more than 1000 meters, where there is no sunlight, oxygen levels are very low, and the pressure is so great that it will immediately crush you, there are a huge number of deep-sea creatures.

Schindleria brevipinguis - the smallest fish

So unique and diverse.

However, to date only 5% of the seas and oceans have been studied. That is, one can only guess about what is hidden in the depths of the sea. What is a unique thing worth - on earth.

From this article you will learn many interesting facts about the seas and oceans.

1. There are 4 oceans and 63 seas on our planet.
2. The Weddell Sea, which surrounds the coast, is the cleanest on Earth.
3. The Philippine Sea is the deepest in the world. Its average depth is 4,000 m, and its maximum is about 11,000 m.
4. Has the largest area.
5. And the Sargasso Sea is in the middle. In this regard, it is unique.
6. But the White Sea (an inland sea in the north of the European part), on the contrary, is considered the smallest sea in area.
7. Only not a single river flows into the Red Sea.
8. An interesting fact is that the Red Sea is also the warmest on Earth.
9. Have you ever wondered how much salt is in sea water? To understand, let’s say that if all of it could be extracted, then this salt would cover the entire land with a multi-meter layer.
10. There are known cases when the waves reached about 40 m high. This is higher than a 9-story building!
11. The East Siberian Sea is the coldest in the world.
12. - the smallest in the whole world. Its depth is less than 14 m.
13. An interesting fact is that the Mediterranean Sea washes the largest number of states.
14. Did you know that at the bottom of the seas and oceans there are hot geysers that heat water up to 400°C? The water there does not boil only because of the enormous pressure.
15. The world's oceans contain about 99% of all living organisms that have yet to be discovered and studied.
16. Interestingly, if you melt sea ice, a person can drink it without fear for his health. The liquid will be only slightly salty.
17. As we said at the beginning, more than 70% of the surface of our planet is covered by seas and oceans.
18. The mid-oceanic ridge, underwater, is the longest mountain range on Earth. Its length is about 50,000 km, which allows it to encircle the entire Earth.
19. An interesting fact is that, according to scientists, there are approximately 20 million tons of gold dissolved in sea water. I wish I could get it out!
20. The average temperature of the world's oceans is +3°C.
21. Statistics show that 75% of the world's largest cities are located near sea coasts. I wonder if this is it or not?
22. Approximately 80% of people live within 100 km of seas or oceans.
23. Interestingly, the area that is now covered by the Mediterranean Sea was once dry land. However, due to rising sea levels, the waters of the Atlantic Ocean completely covered this area.
24. The largest and most active whirlpools are Scylla, Maelstrom and Charybdis.
25. Due to the different densities of water, the North Sea and the North Sea do not mix with each other. It's incredibly beautiful.

    This is where the Baltic and North Seas meet, creating a visual watershed boundary

26. Interesting fact: the surface has been studied much better than the bottom of the world's oceans.
27. Beneath the surface of Asia, lies a vast underground ocean.
28. It turns out that rivers can also flow at the bottom of the sea. But since they are composed of formation water, they cannot mix with sea waters.
29. For a long period of time, the night glow of the sea was a real mystery for scientists. Upon closer examination of this phenomenon, it turned out that it was caused by the luminescent properties of certain marine organisms. For example, in autumn on the Black Sea you can observe a similar picture. In this case, the glow occurs due to night lights.
30. Due to the enormous density waters of the Dead sea ​​it is almost impossible to drown in it. In every liter there is one sea ​​water there are about 275 grams of various minerals. According to scientists, the Dead Sea contains more than 40 billion tons of various minerals. Once a fish enters such an environment, it will die in less than one minute.
31. In 2000, at the bottom Mediterranean Sea The ancient Egyptian city of Heracleion was discovered. He, like the mysterious one, was swallowed up by the depths of the sea approximately 1200 years ago.
32. Interestingly, ancient cartographers depicted different monsters on maps in cases where the territories were unexplored.
33. In the Black Sea there is no life at a depth of more than 150 m, since there is too much hydrogen sulfide there. Such extreme conditions only a few survive. If you want to know about the most tenacious organisms, we recommend reading.
34. Surprisingly, great white sharks are more likely to congregate in areas of the ocean where there is the least amount of potential food. Scientists are not yet clear about the reason for this strange behavior.
35. According to the UN, on seabed There are about 3 million sunken ships.
36. at its widest point it is 5 times the diameter of the Moon.
37. The Atlantic Ocean is located 200 m above mean sea level, and vice versa - 100 m below sea level.
38. Water can absorb light very strongly. Only 80% reaches a depth of 10 cm sun rays. And at a depth of 100 meters there is only 0.002% of light.
39. The density of water in the sea increases as it cools. It begins to freeze at a temperature of only -1.9°C. But fresh water becomes dense at +4°C and freezes at 0°C.
40. The fastest sea current is Saltfjord, in . Its speed reaches 30 km/h.
41. Coral reefs in the seas and oceans cover an area of ​​approximately 30 million square kilometers. On the northeast Australian coast there is a barrier of coral reefs that reaches 22,000 km. And this is more than half!
42. The Bay of Fundy, in , has the highest tides on Earth. At certain times of the year, the difference between high and low tides is more than 16 m. This is higher than a five-story building!

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The frightening secrets of the ocean depths have been described by sailors and scientists for centuries. The only thing that is really known about the ocean is that it is very deep, and many people live there. amazing views animals. But what we know about the ocean may give you pause the next time you head to the beach. Here's 25 amazing facts about the ocean, including how it produces oxygen and what its true color is.

25. Most of the ocean is pitch black

Light can penetrate to a depth of 200 m. Everything below this level is completely black and is called the Aphotic Zone.

24. 95% of the ocean is unexplored

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Despite the fact that the ocean is the cradle of life and occupies most of the Earth's surface, 95% of its depths have not been explored. This means that we are not even close to uncovering the secrets beneath its surface.

23. The ocean can crush you

The deeper you go into the ocean waters, the more pressure the thickness puts on your body, literally flattening your organs. Although we don't know exactly how deep a person can dive, deep sea divers have gone quite deep, but they are known to cough up bloody coughs after coming up, indicating that their lungs were under extreme pressure at depth.

22. The ocean lives

Photo: Steve Evans from Citizen of the World, Great Barrier Reef, 008 (5387514565), CC BY 2.0

Most ocean waters are teeming with life: plants, ocean reefs and sea ​​creatures. They are all here, around, growing, increasing in number, and waiting for food to come to them. Thus, while you are swimming in the ocean, you are in the very center of life.

21. There are tons of bacteria in the ocean

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Among other living organisms in the ocean there are bacteria. Its waters are home to thousands of bacteria and viruses. Many of them are safe, however, depending on what ocean you swim in (or rather, what city this ocean is in), you can become infected different types skin rash, hepatitis or staphylococcus.

20. There are 8 million tons of trash floating in the ocean.

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A serious reason for the spread of dangerous bacteria is human activity and associated waste and other types of pollution. In 2010, scientists determined that there were 8 million pieces of waste floating in the ocean. If humanity does not find a way to control pollution, this figure will increase.

19. Creepy sounds come from the depths

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Scientists closely monitor the sounds heard in the ocean, and they have heard strange and even frightening ones. You might think that the depths of the ocean are a quiet place, but in fact it is quite noisy due to natural phenomena and human activity. Scientists can easily identify most sound sources, however, from time to time they hear anomalous sounds such as "The Bloop" that continue to baffle to this day.

18. The ocean can generate energy for our homes

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If we could harvest just 0.1% of the kinetic energy generated by ocean waves, it would be five times more than what is needed to meet the world's energy needs.

17. There is gold in the ocean waters!

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The waters of the world's oceans contain almost 20 million tons of gold. However, this gold is in a diluted state and is of no economic interest in terms of mining.

16. You might be mistaken for bait in the ocean.

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Every year, sharks move closer to the ocean shore, including the notorious great white shark. Like any predator, sharks go where there is food. Even though humans are not usually part of their menu (they prefer seals), sharks can easily mistake you for what is on the menu.

15. People are constantly disappearing in ocean waters

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We lose things in the ocean all the time. Given the vastness of the ocean and the fact that most waters are unexplored, it is not surprising that people would go missing. This is especially true of cruise ships, where more than 165 people have disappeared. Maybe some of them were kidnapped and others were thrown overboard?

14. Cafe " White shark»

Photo: Terry Goss, White Shark, CC BY-SA 3.0

The largest white sharks hunt in shallow waters off the coast of Hawaii and California. But once a year at a certain point between Hawaii and North America a lot of white sharks converge. Scientists call this gathering the White Shark Cafe. The most frightening thing about this phenomenon is that we do not know why they do it. Some suggest that this is a special mating ritual. However, sharks are also known to go deep into ocean waters, which is unusual for them. This has led to the theory that the sharks are gathering to feast on the giant squid. Either way, it's all a little creepy.

13. Box jellyfish kill more people than sharks

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Although a shark may scare you to death, it is not as dangerous as another creature that lurks in the depths of the ocean - the box jellyfish. The venom of this creature is quite powerful. To be clear, you have a better chance of surviving a Black Widow bite than a box jellyfish bite. The worst part is that box jellyfish stings are not uncommon. More people die from its sting every year than from shark attacks.

12. Dead human bodies litter the ocean floor

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As a result of shipwrecks and plane crashes, tons of human bodies ended up in the ocean. We don't know what happens to bodies after death, but we know they are there. And the thought that they are at the bottom, which visits you at the moment when you and your family are splashing in the ocean, is very sobering.

11. 86% of ocean species are unknown to science

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Let's get back to the fact that most of the ocean is unexplored. And this part includes species unknown to science. Scientists claim that 86% of ocean species are unknown to them.

10. The largest mountain range is located here

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The ocean contains the longest mountain range called the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. If you stop to think about all the earth's creatures that live near mountains, think about the unexplored 86% that lurk in the depths of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. We have no idea what lives there.

9. We once thought the Giant Squid was just a myth

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For centuries, scholars believed that stories about Giant squid living in the ocean is a myth. However, not so long ago, in 2013, we found a trace of the Giant Squid, and the myth became reality.

8. The US Army Dumped Harmful Chemicals into the Ocean

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The US Army has admitted to dumping 29 million tons of nerve agents and mustard gases into the ocean, as well as 400,000 bombs filled with chemicals, landmines and missiles and more than 500 tons of radioactive waste.

7. The deep sea is still home to creatures that lived 65 million years ago

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There are creatures living in the depths of the ocean that lived 65 million years ago. For example, the fish Coelacanths were thought to be an extinct species Cretaceous until one of the species washed ashore in 1938.

6. The ocean helps us breathe

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The ocean is responsible for producing 70% of the oxygen we breathe. We owe this to the plants growing in it (algae, plankton, etc.), which produce oxygen as a by-product during the process of photosynthesis.

5. Our oceans are more acidic than before.

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The pH of our oceans is decreasing. Since 1751, our oceans have become 30% more acidic.

4. The blue ringed octopus will kill you

Photo: Sylke Rohrlach, Sydney, Blue ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena maculosa) (8593173385), CC BY-SA 2.0

If you're in Australia, you might want to know about the Blue Ringed Octopus. This is one of the deadliest creatures living in the ocean. Dealing with it is dangerous due to tetrodotoxin. When contact occurs, people rarely realize that their song is sung, and symptoms appear very quickly. Within 10 minutes, vomiting begins, followed by complete paralysis. If you are not immediately provided health care, death is inevitable.

3. There are fanged fish in the ocean

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The fanged fish is a real nightmare with dozens of long, sharp teeth that surpass anything that can be found in the ocean. Although they are found all over the world, these fish prefer the Australian coast. Most of them are usually found in deep ocean waters. Did we mention that they actually have big teeth?

2. Ocean depths love to create huge monsters

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Tiny, small creatures that live near the surface of the ocean grow to insane sizes when they hit the bottom. Sea Horses, squid and crustaceans are affected by a phenomenon called "Deep Sea Gigantism." And we have no idea why this happens.

1.Sea levels continue to rise

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The ocean is coming towards you, faster than you think. The National Ocean Service says water levels have risen 6 cm above their natural level. The rise in sea level occurs due to rising temperatures and melting glaciers. Many fear that major floods could render many of the world's cities uninhabitable and crash the global economy.

World Ocean- this is the salty, watery shell of the Earth surrounding the islands and continents. The collection of all the largest bodies of water on Earth. Something we simply couldn't live without. The World Ocean includes all four oceans of our planet.

World Ocean

Most of the globe is covered by seas and oceans. , which means that the aquatic world is simply obliged to surprise us with interesting and extraordinary facts, which, by the way, it does. The world ocean is the totality of all the seas and oceans on Earth. This name comes from

• Greek Okeanos - great river flowing around the Earth,
• English WorldOcean,
• him . Weltmeer
• French Ocean, Ocean Mondial,
• Spanish Oceano, Oceano mundial)

It is important to answer the question correctly here: how many oceans are there in the world? The French scientist de Florier introduced the term for the components of the World Ocean. This term is “the world’s oceans.” The names of these oceans are

In total, on the map you will find five oceans, which together with the seas represent big organism with your life and your stories. The world's oceans directly influence a huge amount of natural processes, which is why it is a close object of various studies. Thus, the nature of the currents determines the climate of the regions, and in salt water that is, at first glance, unsuitable for life, there is a whole undersea world, with its large and very small representatives. Oceans of the world rich in various minerals, in addition, they represent a source of energy and food. Residents of a large number of coastal areas are engaged in fishing, which is very often their main source of income. In this article I will answer the most popular questions about the World Ocean.

Volume of the world's oceans

The world's oceans constantly exchange with environment energy, warmth. He is an inexhaustible source for humanity. How big is this source? Let's find out. An ocean is a collection of water; John Murray was the first to measure its quantity. And in 1983, Leningrad scientists Shiklomanov and Sokolov carried out their measurements. The data they published states that the volume of the world's oceans is 1.338 billion km 3 of water. Murray's measurements were corrected by only 1%.

World Ocean Map

Rising sea levels

Many scientists are concerned rising sea levels. This is due to an anomaly in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. An increase in overall temperature leads to an increase in the melting of ice. Gradually, over three years, the archipelago loses its snow cover, and the volume of water increases by 60 km 3 when the temperature increases by only 1 0.

World Ocean - video

Video film “Secrets of the World Ocean” - its history and impact on our survival and on the planet.

film "Secrets" depths of the sea. The Unknown World" is a popular science film made by oceanographers about what can be seen if the World Ocean is drained.

I hope that these two videos made the same impression on you as they did on me.

Which ocean is the largest in the world

The largest ocean in the world— Quiet, occupying a third of the World. This ocean is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful, amazing and wonderful, with a unique and diverse fauna. He also holds the record for the number of islands, which amount to 10 thousand. We can talk about this ocean endlessly. It is full of secrets, riddles and mystical stories. It owes its name to the voyage of Magellan, who sailed through its waters for three months. During all this time, the captain and his crew never struggled with bad weather. This ocean includes such seas as the Yellow, Japanese, Bering, Tasman, Coral, Java, and East China. Also, very important international air and sea routes pass through the Pacific Ocean.

What is the smallest ocean in the world

Most small ocean in the world- Arctic. Located between North America and Eurasia, it occupies only 4% of the area of ​​the entire World Ocean. It is also ten times smaller than the largest Pacific Ocean. Despite its rather modest size, this representative water world has a unique fauna and is rich in stories.

What is the saltiest ocean in the world

List of oceans of the world complements and most salty ocean in the world, which is the Atlantic. Despite the fact that it collects a large amount of fresh water, the percentage of salt here is 35.4%. The Atlantic Ocean is very interesting. In almost any place, the percentage of salt is the same. This feature is unique to him. The Indian Ocean, for example, does not fit this rule at all, since in some areas the salt saturation is several times higher than the salinity of the Atlantic Ocean.

Which ocean is the warmest in the world

The Pacific Ocean will appear several times on lists of the very best. This time he became the first, as he received the title "C" warmest ocean in the world" Despite the fact that there has always been a lot of controversy and doubt regarding this fact, just think a little logically, and it will become clear that this ocean deserves the title of the warmest. Thus, the cover of ice and the proximity of oceans such as the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic to Antarctica definitely exclude them from possible contenders for this title. Only the Indian Ocean raises doubts, because it includes the most warm seas and currents. However, it is also adjacent to Antarctica, which deprives it of the opportunity to be called the most warm ocean. The coldest ocean is the Arctic Ocean. He is also the smallest.

The world's oceans and its parts: what else is worth knowing

• Scientists note that the Moon has been studied much better than the World Ocean. We know only about 3% of information about him.
• Despite the thickness of the water at the bottom, in some places there are underwater waterfalls. Currently, 7 such natural phenomena are known.
• At the bottom there are underwater rivers - areas in which methane, hydrogen sulfide, seeps through cracks and mixes with water.
• The deepest point of the World Ocean is called Mariana Trench. The maximum depth is more than 11 km.
• Almost 2.2 million live in the depths of the waters. various types organisms.
• One of the most large fish The whale shark is recognized on earth. Its weight reaches 21.5 tons.
• The average depth of the world's oceans is 3,984 km.
• At a depth of 1 km you can find organisms that are amazing in appearance. They often have a very scary appearance.

The most beautiful ocean in the world

It is difficult to say which is the most beautiful ocean in the world, since each part of the World Ocean has its own charms and its own unique beauty. That is why you need to visit all the oceans and determine your favorite for yourself. Well, I’ll help you a little - look at the photos of the ocean.

Oceans of the world - photos